Past events

From Britten to America

Christina McMaster (piano)
Lena Napradean (piano)
Ayanna Witter-Johnson (cello / voice)
Ligeti Quartet
Fred Harper (percussion)
Children from The Hall School and St Mary's School

This concert showcases the expansion of the string quartet repertoire to include music from beyond the Western classical tradition. Christian Mason’s Tuvan Songbook is part of a series of Songbooks to be commissioned by the Ligeti Quartet, each based on a tradition of overtone singing from around the world. ‘Melodicles’ is a musical concept invented by American composer Lou Harrison, whose centenary is celebrated in 2017. His String Quartet Set borrows from medieval European and Eastern influences.

With narrator Matthew Bulgo

A festive fairytale treat for all the family, A Child’s Christmas in Wales chronicles Dylan Thomas's own childhood memories and remains one of his most popular and loved works.

In this wonderful adaptation for strings, step into December days ‘as white as Lapland’, where mischief is easily found, snowballs are hurled, and the curious grownups are shrewdly observed.

With narrator Matthew Bulgo

With narrator Peter Florence

The Ligeti Quartet's fourth concert as Quartet in Residence at the University of Sheffield.

Includes the world première of Laura Jurd's Jump Cut Shuffle

Immersive Rainforest experience with the Ligeti Quartet, Helen Vidovich (flute) and physical theatre performers.

Performances last approximately 35 minutes with performances happening on the hour between 1-5pm.

Mark Curley
Isabella Chiam
Anne Zander
Veronica del Cerro
Sam Redway

Created by Laura Bowler and Sam Redway
Composed by Laura Bowler

Part of the St John's Smith Square 24-hour music marathon.

An ionisation of Edgard Varèse and Frank Zappa - with drums (Sean Noonan), bass, keyboard, saxophone, guitar and choir.

Free concert, including the world première of Tim Benjamin's third quartet, commissioned by Todmorden Town Council.

The Ligeti Quartet's third concert as Quartet in Residence at the University of Sheffield.

Sponsored by St John's Smith Square's Young Artist programme.

Sponsored by St John's Smith Square's Young Artist programme.

Sponsored by St John's Smith Square's Young Artists programme.